What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 60661-6: Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measured

Name: LOINC Code 60661-6: Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measured
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T08:59:40.317Z

60661-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measured in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skull.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Skull.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Method: XR.measured

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measured
Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton
ANSPNS-GoMe; Cranial; Cranium; Dental; Dentistry; Head; Mand; Plain Films; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Xray; X-ray

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Maxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measuredANSPNS-GoMe Skull XRMaxillary mandibular planes angle using mentonDENTALAnglePtSkull

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code60661-6

SystemLOINC

Display nameMaxillary mandibular planes angle using menton Skull X-ray measured

DescriptionMaxillary mandibular planes angle using menton

Short nameANSPNS-GoMe Skull XR

ComponentMaxillary mandibular planes angle using menton

PropertyAngle

TimingPt

System (specimen)Skull

ScaleQn

MethodXR.measured

ClassDENTAL

Example unitsdeg

StatusACTIVE

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.34

Last changed2.40

Part names

Maxillary mandibular planes angle using mentonAnglePtSkullQnXR.measuredPoint in time (spot)X-ray measured

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